Far East Finds Blog

Creating a Japandi-Inspired Sanctuary with Artisan Pieces from the Far East

Creating a Japandi-Inspired Sanctuary with Arti...

Japandi style blends Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian warmth to create rooms that feel calm, intentional, and deeply livable. In this guide, you’ll learn the core principles of Japandi, then see...

Creating a Japandi-Inspired Sanctuary with Arti...

Japandi style blends Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian warmth to create rooms that feel calm, intentional, and deeply livable. In this guide, you’ll learn the core principles of Japandi, then see...

Who is Guanyin? A Gentle Guide to the Bodhisativa of Compassion

Who is Guanyin? A Gentle Guide to the Bodhisati...

Guanyin is one of the most beloved figures in East Asian Buddhism, known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion. This gentle guide explains who Guanyin is, how to recognize her in...

Who is Guanyin? A Gentle Guide to the Bodhisati...

Guanyin is one of the most beloved figures in East Asian Buddhism, known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion. This gentle guide explains who Guanyin is, how to recognize her in...

 a wall at night with Chinese kangi and lights glowing

Chinese Ink Painting: A Graceful Guide to Scrol...

In this guide, we’ll walk through what Chinese ink painting is, why hanging scrolls are such a beautiful form of Chinese wall art, and how to decorate with them in today’s homes. I’ll...

Chinese Ink Painting: A Graceful Guide to Scrol...

In this guide, we’ll walk through what Chinese ink painting is, why hanging scrolls are such a beautiful form of Chinese wall art, and how to decorate with them in today’s homes. I’ll...

room done in neutral colors with a white couch, a console with vase and flowers, a tan rug

From Temple to Townhouse: Bringing Tibetan and ...

Tibetan and Himalayan temple pieces carry a rare stillness, as if they’ve lived a lifetime of devotion before reaching our homes. This guide explains what “temple collections” really are, introduces...

From Temple to Townhouse: Bringing Tibetan and ...

Tibetan and Himalayan temple pieces carry a rare stillness, as if they’ve lived a lifetime of devotion before reaching our homes. This guide explains what “temple collections” really are, introduces...

A Brief History of the Ming Dynasty – And the Treasures It Left Behind

A Brief History of the Ming Dynasty – And the T...

The Ming dynasty (1368–1644) was a golden age of Chinese culture, craftsmanship, and global trade. From blue‑and‑white porcelain to elegant Ming‑style furniture and scholar’s objects, explore the history behind the...

A Brief History of the Ming Dynasty – And the T...

The Ming dynasty (1368–1644) was a golden age of Chinese culture, craftsmanship, and global trade. From blue‑and‑white porcelain to elegant Ming‑style furniture and scholar’s objects, explore the history behind the...

A Quiet Shine: Discovering the Beauty of Asian Lacquerware for the Modern Home

A Quiet Shine: Discovering the Beauty of Asian ...

Lacquerware doesn’t shout for attention—it glows. In this guide, we explore the history and techniques behind Asian lacquerware, what makes antique and vintage pieces so special, and how to style...

A Quiet Shine: Discovering the Beauty of Asian ...

Lacquerware doesn’t shout for attention—it glows. In this guide, we explore the history and techniques behind Asian lacquerware, what makes antique and vintage pieces so special, and how to style...